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GE, KM and NE Harrop named 2018 McLennan-McColl Flock of the Year Champion

19 Mar 2018
/ Flock of the Year

After two solid days of judging across Bendigo, Ballarat and Serpentine, the 2018 McLennan-McCollFlock of the Year champion has been named with Mr Nicholas Harrop of GE, KM and NE Harrop awardedthe prestigious honour.

Presented by The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria in partnership with Merino Victoria, thecompetition saw seven properties in the region open their gates to judges John Crawford of Rock-Bank Merino Stud and Daniel Rogers of Mount Yulong Poll Merino Stud.udging.

“I was shocked but privileged to be named the winner. It was a great experience and encouraging tosee that we are on the right track with our breeding. Congratulations to all breeders who enteredthe competition and to RASV and Merino Victoria for organising the event,” Mr Harrop said afterreceiving the award.

The results were announced on Thursday evening during the Flock of the Year presentation dinner,held at the National Hotel in Bendigo.

Named in honour of two of the Merino industry’s most well-respected, wool producer, Neil McLennanand sheep classer, Keith McColl, the award celebrates and assists with improving the quality ofVictoria’s merino ewe flocks and was this year supported by Merino Victoria, Landmark, Elders andRuralCo.

The judges agreed the selection was a difficult process given the high standard of entries in thisyear’s selected region.

“Congratulations to all the entrants for having the courage to display their sheep to the public.The standard of sheep on display was fantastic and showcased the many strengths of the merinoindustry,” judge Daniel Rogers said during Thursday’s presentation.

Other entrants, fellow producers and interested parties were able to view entrants’ productionsystems and learn best practice management with competing properties open over the days of judging.